Fine camera--BUT BEWARE...
This is a decent camera for the money. Large HD and easy to use laser-touch controls make using the camera a breeze. BUT--the camera records the video files in a file format called .MOD. This is different from the standard .mwv/.avi/.mov files which are supported by most media players and video editing programs. JVC provides a very sub-par program which allows users to download/manage/edit/convert the files but because this camera records in this MOD format users are stuck forced to use the JVC-provided software. This software is fine for very simple home use--uploading to YouTube or converting to iPod but if you want to do anymore than that (like use the files in Windows Movie Maker) forget it. They won't work. To get these MOD files into a usable format there are a few MOD file converters out there but be prepared to try each to find the one that works for your needs and then shell out additional $ for the software.
My taking the time to discover all this was more of an inconvenience than anything else but buyers need to be aware of what they are getting with the Everio BEFORE they buy.More detail ...
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